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Anambra LGA law is a twist of Supreme Court judgment, social commentator declares From Seun Miracle Anambra State based political scientist and a social commentator, Comrade Elvis Okolie has described the Anambra State Local Government Administration Bill recently signed into law by Gov Charles Soludo as a deliberate attempt to twist the Supreme Court judgement on the local government autonomy. Comrade Okolie, who was speaking with journalists recently said that the bill was meant to truncate local government autonomy in the state, so to take control of monies meant for LGAs from the federation account. He noted that the Supreme Court judgement on LGA autonomy has become a law even as he expressed shock that Anambra State legislative arm accepted to be used by accepting a bill that runs contrary to the Apex Court's judgement.  "I just hope that the members of Anambra State House of Assembly know what they are doing, because they are not disconnected from the Nation...

LP federal lawmaker Prof Orogbu presents account of stewardship to constituents From Seun Miracle The lawmaker representing representing Awka North and South LGAs in the House of Representatives, Hon. Prof Lilian Orogbu on Saturday presented her account of stewardship to her constituents. Prof Mrs Orogbu's presentation which held at Emmaus House, Awka attracted many dignitaries from the two local government areas that constitute her constituency. She expressed immense appreciation to her constituents for finding her worthy of being sent to the National Assembly. Prof Orogbu at the occasion told her constituents about the physical projects she has constructed across the constituency as well as other projects, programs and interventions she attracted in just one year. "I provided grants ranging from fifty thousand Naira ( N50,000) to one million Naira (N1m) to petty traders whose stalls were demolished in Awka and this helped small business owners recover from their ...

Anambra 2025: Trouble for Gov Soludo as IPAC declares support for LP aspirant, Moghalu From Seun Miracle The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Anambra State chapter has expressed their readiness to cooperate with and support the aspiration of Labour Party's governorship hopeful, Chief George Moghalu. IPAC led by it's chairman made their position known during a courtesy visit to Chief George Moghalu at his Uruagu-Nnewi country home. The eighteen registered political parties who made up IPAC were fully represented at the parley. A visibly appreciative LP chieftain, Moghalu while welcoming them to his home commended their cohesion and objective disposition towards his aspiration. He used the opportunity to formally inform them that he's presenting himself for the 2025 governorship election of the state, hence appealing for their individual and collective support. Chief Ugwoji, described Moghalu as a distinguished colourful political bride that will make the rema...

Sweet Home African Humanitarian Foundation Expresses Dissatisfaction, Disappointment With ANSIEC Over LGA Election Outcome From Seun Miracle The Founder of Sweet Home African Humanitarian Foundation, Rev. Austin Epunam (JP) has expressed the organization's utmost dissatisfaction and disappointment with the outcome of the recent local government elections conducted by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC). The position of the group was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday. The statement reads, "Despite our efforts to ensure a free, fair, and credible election as independent observers, the commission's actions have fallen short of expectations. "We are deeply troubled that no elections were held in the entire communities that make up Otolo-Nnewi, Ward 1, yet results were announced, and a winner emerged. This blatant disregard for democratic processes undermines the integrity and trust in the government and ...

Sweet Home African Humanitarian Foundation Expresses Dissatisfaction, Disappointment With ANSIEC Over LGA Election Outcome From Seun Miracle The Founder of Sweet Home African Humanitarian Foundation, Rev. Austin Epunam (JP) has expressed the organization's utmost dissatisfaction and disappointment with the outcome of the recent local government elections conducted by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC). The position of the group was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday. The statement reads, "Despite our efforts to ensure a free, fair, and credible election as independent observers, the commission's actions have fallen short of expectations. "We are deeply troubled that no elections were held in the entire communities that make up Otolo-Nnewi, Ward 1, yet results were announced, and a winner emerged. This blatant disregard for democratic processes undermines the integrity and trust in the government and electoral in...